This saucy ground beef stir fry with crisp bell peppers and broccoli is an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. My kids very happily clean their plates when this is on the table.
Ground Beef Stir Fry
With an easy stir fry sauce made with soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, and ginger, this ground beef stir fry delivers abundant flavors in a one-pan recipe loaded with plenty of vegetables too.
While I typically enjoy this on its own, my family likes to pile their servings over rice with an extra drizzling of soy sauce, or Sriracha for a bit more heat.
Can You Eat Broccoli Stalks?
Yes! You CAN eat the broccoli stalk and it’s delicious! You might be tempted to skip the broccoli rounds, but please try them. They offer a bit of added texture and the boost of broccoli flavor is great too. It is easy as can be and well worth the extra minute or two to slice them.
To make the broccoli rounds, start by cutting the long thick stalk off of the head of broccoli. Then peel the outside of the stalk enough to remove the brown areas. Slice the stalk into thin rounds. That’s all you need to do. Use the rounds the same way you use broccoli florets.
Ground Beef and Broccoli
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- soy sauce
- beef broth
- chili paste
- garlic cloves
- ginger
- light brown sugar
STIR FRY INGREDIENTS
- sesame oil
- ground beef
- cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- broccoli
- red bell pepper
- yellow onion
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Start by combining the soy sauce, beef broth, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar in a small glass bowl or measuring cup. Whisk to combine and set the sauce aside.
Warm the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the ground beef, and crumble as it browns. (If a significant about of oil or water is released, drain the beef.)
When the beef has almost browned, sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
Add the bell peppers and onions and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes (the vegetables should begin to soften).
Add the broccoli and pour the sauce into the skillet.
Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and add more salt and pepper, only if needed. Serve the ground beef stir fry on its own or over rice.
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Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup beef broth
- 1-3 tablespoons chili paste adjust to preferred heat level
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- 1½ pounds fresh broccoli cut into florets and rounds about 8 cups
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into ½-inch strips, about 1½ cups
- ½ yellow onion cut into ¼-inch strips, about ½ cup
Instructions
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, beef broth, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the sesame oil and add the ground beef. Crumble the beef as it browns. (If a significant about of oil or water is released, drain the beef.) When the beef has almost browned, sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Add the bell peppers and onions and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the broccoli and pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper, only if needed. Serve on its own or over rice.
Notes
First, cut the long thick stalk off of the head of broccoli. Then peel the outside of the stalk enough to remove the brown areas. Slice the stalk into thin rounds. That’s all you need to do. Use the rounds the same way you use broccoli florets.
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